Jamaica
1970- Label and catalog number
- Studio One
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
FCD - 7988 A
FCD - 7988 - B
The HeptonesBlack Is Black
Vinyl pressings
Black Is Black
by The Heptones · 1970
10 pressings2 countriesRocksteadyReggae
Black Is Black was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Black Is Black
1 pressing came out in 1970, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jamaica | Studio OneFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Jamaica | Studio One SO 1220LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jamaica | Studio One SO LP 2222LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SOLP-2222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Studio One SO LP 2222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Studio One SO LP 2222LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Studio One SO LP 2222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Studio One SO LP 2222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Studio One SO LP 2222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Studio One SOLP2222LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Some Kind Of Love3:21
- A2Will Not Do3:00
- A3Ready To Learn2:48
- A4Haven't You Any Fight Left3:30
- A5Stop This World2:56
- A6Be A Man2:27
- B1I Remember2:15
- B2Nine Pound3:55
- B3It's Like Heaven2:42
- B4You Don't Know3:22
- B5Ting A Ling2:34
- B6You've Turned Away2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Is Black are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Is Black are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1970 and 2024.
When was Black Is Black first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Jamaica. One of them is Studio One.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Is Black is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FCD - 7988 A and FCD - 7988 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Is Black on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
